Becky Peak Wilderness
Becky Peak Wilderness is a protected area in Nevada with a measured darkness of 94/100 (≈ Bortle 2) — among the very darkest measurable skies in the American Southwest — the Milky Way casts visible shadows on moonless nights. The best month to come is typically September, when about 79% of the night sky is clear.
Tonight's outlook: 74/100. The moon is 7% lit and above the horizon 8% of the night; typical August clear-sky odds here are 73%. Updated daily.
Best time to stargaze at Becky Peak Wilderness
| Month | Clear night skies | Sky Score (new moon) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 37% | 46/100 |
| February | 51% | 57/100 |
| March | 48% | 55/100 |
| April | 61% | 65/100 |
| May | 56% | 61/100 |
| June | 70% | 71/100 |
| July | 70% | 71/100 |
| August | 73% | 74/100 |
| September ★ | 79% | 78/100 |
| October | 71% | 72/100 |
| November | 60% | 64/100 |
| December | 41% | 49/100 |
Scores assume a moonless night — check the moon before you drive (methodology).
Where to stay near Becky Peak Wilderness
Each place below is rated for the darkness at its own doorstep — stay dark, and the sky is yours from the parking lot.
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites
79.7 km away · Ely · darkness at hotel: 54/100
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Prospector Hotel and Casino
79.8 km away · Ely · darkness at hotel: 54/100
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Nearby spots in Nevada
- Goshute Canyon Wilderness — 21.7 km · Sky Score 63/100
- Government Peak Wilderness — 62.1 km · Sky Score 65/100
- Mount Moriah Wilderness — 81.3 km · Sky Score 65/100
- Mather Overlook — 107.7 km · Sky Score 65/100
- Great Basin National Park — 116.8 km · Sky Score 65/100